BDD: putting values before roles

As devs, all we have are those narratives – the “As a <role>, I want <a feature>, so that <some benefit achieved>”. So we need to work out which of the benefits add up to the value we’re aiming for. That helps us work out which stories we should try to complete for a release. The QAs are helping us work out what’s ready; the BAs are helping us work out what’s important.”

“That’s the problem,” says Chris. “You’re putting the role first. It’s the value that’s most important.

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